Beach Library expansion construction company changes name

October 17, 2011

Manhattan Construction Group has announced that its Florida subsidiary, Manhattan Kraft Construction, Inc. has changed its name to Manhattan Construction (Florida), Inc. effective Oct. 5, 2011.

"This name change is the final step of a process which began last year to clearly identify our Florida operations with the other operations of Manhattan Construction Group," said Kevin P. Moore, president of Manhattan Construction Group.

"The company's Florida leadership remains the same," said Moore. "As they have for more than 40 years, this Florida team remains committed to delivering high quality projects and continued community involvement."

In 2011, Manhattan's Florida team was recognized with five Excellence In Construction Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida Gulf Coast Chapter in recognition of quality construction projects.

Manhattan Construction Group is ranked among the top17 general building firms and the top 16 green building firms in the nation by Engineering News-Record. The firm's operations include, Manhattan Construction Company, a general building firm founded in 1896 and operating in the United States, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean; Manhattan Construction (Florida), Inc., a general building firm operating in Florida; Manhattan Road & Bridge Company, a bridge and heavy construction business in the Mid-South and Southwest; and Cantera Concrete Company, a concrete installation company with operations in Oklahoma. For more information visit: www.manhattanconstructiongroup.com.